Shekar Engineering, P.L.C
Shekar Engineering, P.L.C is a small business in Des Moines, IA registered on SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts. It has won about $7.5 million in federal prime contracts since fiscal year 2024, according to USAspending.gov.
- UEI
- LZL3J61WVEY5
- CAGE code
- 3LZW1
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
Registration details
| Legal business name | Shekar Engineering, P.L.C |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | LZL3J61WVEY5 |
| CAGE code | 3LZW1 |
| Location | Des Moines, IA |
| SAM.gov registration | Active through Feb 24, 2027 |
| Business started | 1999 |
| Primary NAICS code | 237990: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction |
| Website | www.shekar.us |
Certifications and business types
- SBA 8(a) program participant
- Minority-owned (self-reported in SAM.gov)
SBA certifications let a business compete for set-aside contracts. See set-aside contracts explained.
Federal contract history
| Fiscal year | Prime contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | $4.5 million |
| FY2024 | $2.8 million |
| FY2025 | $2.9 million |
| FY2026 | $1.7 million |
Its biggest federal customers over the last four fiscal years: Department of the Air Force ($3.6 million), Public Buildings Service ($3.3 million), Agricultural Research Service ($2.4 million), Forest Service ($974,151) and Defense Logistics Agency ($689,790).
Recent contract awards
| Awarded | Agency | What it's for | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Forest Service | Building 3 and 4 ppw connections | $974,151 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Agricultural Research Service | Building 20 & 24 metal wall panel repairs, ames, iowa | $83,337 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Public Buildings Service | Denney fire alarm replacement robert denney federal building 100 centennial mall n… | $203,419 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Agricultural Research Service | Building 7 suite 3 floor repair | $107,113 |
| May 21, 2026 | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | Repair hoop buildings | $112,513 |
| May 12, 2026 | Department of the Army | Afff tank demo | $220,691 |
Figures are prime contract obligations reported to USAspending.gov. Work done as a subcontractor isn't included.
NAICS codes Shekar Engineering, P.L.C is small under
On its SAM.gov registration, Shekar Engineering, P.L.C meets the SBA size standard for these industries, so it can bid on small business set-asides that use them.
Open contracts in Shekar Engineering, P.L.C's NAICS codes
339 open federal opportunities on SAM.gov use a NAICS code Shekar Engineering, P.L.C is small under. These are due soonest.
- Army Family Housing (AFH) Maintenance Services
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- CON | Z1DA | REPLACE OR CHILLERS | 580-23-105 | PRESOLICITATION
✦ The VA Medical Center in Houston, TX plans a construction contract to remove and replace two operating room chillers in Building 100.
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- Y1DA | 521-24-102 | Renovate Wards 2K and 2B for Optometry/Ophthalmology Clinical Use
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- VA Palo Alto Boiler Plant Services
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- Fuel Tank Inspections & Maint/Diesel Fuel Testing and Polishing Service
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
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- Hendrickson Transportation LLC, Hamburg, IA
- Vixen LLC, Crescent, IA
- Southeast Constructors Inc, Des Moines, IA
- Quick Enterprise, LLC, Adel, IA
- Olgoonik General, LLC, Anchorage, AK
- Brice Civil Constructors, Inc., Anchorage, AK
Frequently asked questions
What is Shekar Engineering, P.L.C's CAGE code?
Shekar Engineering, P.L.C's CAGE code is 3LZW1. The Defense Logistics Agency assigns CAGE codes when a business registers on SAM.gov.
What is Shekar Engineering, P.L.C's UEI?
Shekar Engineering, P.L.C's Unique Entity ID (UEI) is LZL3J61WVEY5. SAM.gov assigns the UEI, and it identifies the business across the federal government.
Is Shekar Engineering, P.L.C's SAM.gov registration active?
Yes, as of the latest SAM.gov public data, Shekar Engineering, P.L.C's registration is active through feb 24, 2027. Registrations are renewed every year.
Is Shekar Engineering, P.L.C a small business?
Shekar Engineering, P.L.C is registered on SAM.gov as small under 5 NAICS codes. Size is set per NAICS code, so a business can be small for some contracts and not others.
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